Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography
about Dr. Jonas Salk, the creator of the polio vaccine. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!


This Little Golden Book about Dr. Jonas Salk--virologist and one of the pioneers of the first successful polio vaccine--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children with an interest in STEM-related topics.

Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:
 • Barack Obama
 • Ruth Bader Ginsburg
 • Joe Biden
 • Kamala Harris
 • Sonia Sotomayor
 • Dr. Fauci
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Deborah Hopkinson is the author of award-winning books for children and teens including Sky Boys, The Great Trouble, A Bandit's Tale, and A Letter to My Teacher. She visits schools across the country and lives in Oregon. View titles by Deborah Hopkinson
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Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography
about Dr. Jonas Salk, the creator of the polio vaccine. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!


This Little Golden Book about Dr. Jonas Salk--virologist and one of the pioneers of the first successful polio vaccine--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children with an interest in STEM-related topics.

Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:
 • Barack Obama
 • Ruth Bader Ginsburg
 • Joe Biden
 • Kamala Harris
 • Sonia Sotomayor
 • Dr. Fauci

Author

© Deborah Hopkinson
Deborah Hopkinson is the author of award-winning books for children and teens including Sky Boys, The Great Trouble, A Bandit's Tale, and A Letter to My Teacher. She visits schools across the country and lives in Oregon. View titles by Deborah Hopkinson

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